Draft Renewable Energy Transition Action Plan Survey Step 1 of 2 50% HiddenRecord ID Incremental ID Introduction The Renewable Energy Transition Action Plan is a key outcome of Council’s Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan 2021-31 (‘the plan’), to be adopted in quarter 3, 2023, under the Council Action Plan 2022-23. The development of the plan also aligns with the Community Vision 2041. Key areas that the plan lays the groundwork for are reducing costs of energy on business and impact on climate change, and supporting businesses to be strong, innovative, and sustainable. If you haven’t already, you can read more about the Draft Renewable Energy Transition Action Plan before you complete this survey. Northern Grampians Shire Council have designed a survey to further develop our understanding surrounding the context of renewable energy transition for community members and businesses throughout our shire. We appreciate you taking the time to complete this survey as it will help us to design a plan that works for you. The survey is split into two sections: A and B. Section B asks questions about you that are optional. You can submit your responses only to the questions in Section A if you would prefer.Are you completing this survey as* a community member a business Have you had an opportunity to read Council’s Draft Renewable Energy Transition Action Plan?*Draft Renewable Energy Transition Action Plan Yes No Section A - Questions about the Draft Renewable Energy Transition Action PlanWhat factors are driving your interest in the renewable energy transition:*Please select all that apply. Reducing our reliance on fossil fuels is important to combat climate change. Renewable energy has the potential to reduce household energy costs. Renewable energy will drive local investment and innovation. The existing energy network has failed to provide energy security in rural Victoria. Concerned about overdevelopment of renewable energy facilities and its impact on our landscape. Technology is not sufficiently advanced to replace existing power infrastructure. The community needs a greater say in how the benefits are retained in host communities of renewable energy facilities. Other Other Factors driving your interest Does your business operate within the Northern Grampians Shire?* Yes No How many people are employed in the business you own or are employed by?* Sole trader 2-10 employees 11-25 employees 26-50 employees 51-99 employees More than 100 employees Which industry sector do you operate in?*please select all that apply Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Health Care and Social Services Retail Trade Wholesale Trade and Supplies Energy Generation and Distribution Accommodation, Hospitality and Food Services Tourism Mining Manufacturing Meat Processing and Packaging Transport, Freight and Warehousing Education and Training Information Technology, Media and Telecommunications Financial and Insurance Services Property Development, Real Estate and Rental Services Arts and Recreation Other (please specify) Other industry sector* What factors are driving your interest in the renewable energy transition?*please select all that apply Our business is motivated to become more environmentally sustainable. Our business has become exposed to rising energy costs. Our parent company requires us to adopt a sustainability practices. We are trade exposed to international markets, consumers and financiers. Renewable energy development will negatively impact our operations. Renewable energy offers opportunities to reduce running costs. Limitations of the existing energy grid has placed a ceiling on development. We are interested in hosting renewable generation facilities. We have identified new markets to value-add through renewable energy initiatives. We want to secure fixed pricing through power purchase agreements. Other (please specify) Other factors* Do you support Northern Grampians Shire Council’s efforts to develop a plan to guide the Renewable Energy Transition?* Yes, Council should take a lead in seeking to guide renewable energy development to maximise the benefits for local businesses and the community. No, Council should step out of the way and let the market set the pace of development. What action is your business taking in relation to its energy needs? Please describe any challenges you may have experienced installing renewable energy systems at your business. How can renewable energy transition support regional economic development? Which actions in Council’s draft Renewable Energy Transition Action Plan do you support? Please select all that apply:Action 1: Managing the renewable energy transition* 1.1 – Council to capture community views on renewable energy development 1.2 – Council to develop a guiding framework for development 1.3 – Advocacy for renewable development to be staged 1.4 - None Action 2: Obtaining social licence* 2.1 – Seek to pool developer contributions in a central community fund 2.2 – Develop a modernised benefit sharing framework 2.3 - None Action 3: Investing in jobs, skills and innovation* 3.1 – Develop a local industry capability statement 3.2 – Encourage accredited skills training and employment pathways 3.3 – Support feasibility and market testing of green hydrogen 3.4 - None Action 4: Insulating local industry from exposure to price shock* 4.1 – Encourage renewable generators to offer power purchase agreements 4.2 – Advocate for government assistance for businesses to conduct energy audits 4.3 – NGSC to explore environmental upgrade finance 4.4 - None The draft plan recommends developing a guiding framework for renewable energy facilities, including highlighting development corridors where projects are likely to secure public acceptance. Do you think this the right approach?* Yes No – I do not have a suggestion for another approach No – here is my suggested approach: Suggested approach* Would you support the construction of new transmission infrastructure and renewable generation facilities near your town or community? Yes No Would you like to see developer contributions to community benefit funds pooled to deliver a larger contribution to toward community infrastructure projects? Yes No Please make any further comments about Council’s draft plan or the transition to renewable energy in general. Would you like to provide us with your personal details?*Your details will not be used for any other purpose other than to assist us to capture feedback from communities of interest to be incorporated into the final plan. Yes No Section B - about youDo you live or own property within the Northern Grampians Shire?* Yes No Do you consent to Council contacting you to keep you updated on further public engagement during the delivery phase of the plan?* Yes No What is your age?* Under 18 18-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70 or over Prefer not to say Name* First Last Business name* Address* Town Postcode Email* Submission Statement*This request can only be made by the named responder. If you are submitting this response on behalf of another person or entity you must be duly authorised to do so. By submitting this response you are confirming that you are authorised to do so and declare that the information is correct to the best of your knowledge. 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